Forthcoming Events
Deaf Awareness Week
Date: Monday 06th May 2024 to Sunday 12th May 2024
Time: 09.00 to 23.00
The aim of this year’s Deaf Awareness Week is to promote greater awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by the D/deaf community in accessing communication. The theme highlights the need for breaking down the communication barriers that prevent deaf people from fully participating in society.
The Deaf community often faces significant barriers to communication, which can lead to social isolation, limited employment opportunities, and reduced access to essential services. These barriers can include a lack of access to sign language interpreters, limited captioning and subtitling in videos and online content, and a general lack of awareness of the communication needs of Deaf individuals.
To address these issues, this year’s Deaf Awareness Week will focus on raising awareness of the communication needs of the Deaf community and advocating for greater access to communication tools and services. It will encourage individuals, organisations, and governments to work together to create a more inclusive society where Deaf individuals have the same access to communication as their hearing counterparts.
Through education, awareness-raising, and advocacy, we can break down the communication barriers that prevent Deaf people from participating fully in society. Let’s work together to create a world where access to communication is a fundamental human right for everyone, regardless of their hearing ability.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Date: Monday 13th May 2024 to Sunday 19th May 2024
Time: 07.00 to 23.30
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of "Movement: Moving more for our mental health".
Being active is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to get enough exercise. We know there are many different reasons for this, so this Mental Health Awareness Week we want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. Going for a walk in your neighbourhood, putting on your favourite music and dancing around the living room, chair exercises when you’re watching television – it all counts!
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more information on how you, your school, or your organisation can get involved in this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
Volunteer Week
Date: Saturday 01st June 2024 to Friday 07th June 2024
Time: 07.00 to 23.30
WHAT IS VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK?
Volunteers' Week takes place 1 - 7 June every year. It's a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK.
WHY IS VOLUNTEERING IMPORTANT?
As well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve volunteers' wellbeing too.
It’s human nature to feel good after helping someone out. Volunteering can also help you gain valuable new skills and experiences, and boost your confidence.
Carers Week: 10 - 16 June 2024
Date: Monday 10th June 2024 to Sunday 16th June 2024
Time: 09.00 to 23.00
The theme for Carers Week 2024 is 'Putting carers on the map'.
This year we want to galvanize activity in a general election year, to highlight the increasing pressures carers and to campaign for much-needed recognition and support.
This includes raising awareness about the challenges carers face which impact on their finances, employment, health and wellbeing and ensuring policymakers and politicians take steps to better support carers’ needs.
A staggering 82% of carers surveyed by Carers UK said the impact of caring on their physical and mental health would be a challenge over the coming year, with nearly 60% adding that being valued as a carer would improve their wellbeing.
Helen Walker, chief executive at Carers UK said:
"We want carers to know they are not forgotten, and they are not alone. The dedicated, committed support unpaid carers provide day in day out has been valued as the equivalent of a second NHS, but often carers tell us that they feel unseen and undervalued. Many are at breaking point, facing challenges managing caring alongside their own health and wellbeing – with 78% of carers worried about being unable to care in the future.
“Recognition for carers in their communities and at national government level during an election year, has never been more important – making Carers Week a vital opportunity to put carers on the map.”
Hate Crime Week: 12th October to 19th October
Date: Saturday 12th October 2024 to Saturday 19th October 2024
Time: 09.00 to 23.30
Hate crime is a crime motivated by prejudice based on the victim's disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity, or other grounds.
Hate crime can have a huge impact on victims and our wider community and we ask if you are a victim or witness hate crime please report it.
For more information, please visit the Hate Hurts campaign website www.hatehurts.co.uk, where you can download posters, leaflets and even book a phone call with a Cohesion Officer to discuss anything in relation to hate crime.
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International Day for Disabled People - 3rd December
Date: Monday 02nd December 2024 to Wednesday 04th December 2024
Time: 09.00 to 10.00
The International Day of People with Disability is observed on December 03, 2024. The day is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day takes place annually and focuses on a different issue each year.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations
International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Healthwatch
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